Raffles International School vs Raffles World Academy

	R Raffles International School Dubai, United Arab Emirates	R Raffles World Academy Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year AED 34,055 - 86,815	Fees / year AED 33,544 - 87,990
Age range	Age range 3 - 18 years	Age range 3 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational, Day School	Type Co-educational, Day School
Curriculum	Curriculum British Curriculum	Curriculum British Curriculum, IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP)
Pupils	Pupils 1,340	Pupils 1,900
Typical class size	Typical class size 12	Typical class size 13
Instruction language	Instruction language English	Instruction language English
Opened	Opened —	Opened 2008
Bus service	Bus service Yes	Bus service Yes
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location Raffles International School is located in Dubai, in the Umm Suqeim 3 district opposite the Burj Al Arab on Al Baghla Street. The campus sits in a residential, coastal area near the beach with direct road access via Umm Suqeim Road. The area is served by private transport and taxi services, facilitating access from central Dubai.	Location Raffles World Academy is located in Umm Suqeim 3, Dubai, on Al Marcup Street (formerly Street 7). The 30,000-square-metre campus sits in the Umm Suqeim area and houses modern learning facilities. It lies in the Jumeirah/Umm Suqeim corridor and is accessible from Umm Suqeim Road, with nearby residential communities. Private transport options and taxis commonly service the area.
Stages	Stages The school runs Nursery through Year 13. The early years follow an EYFS pathway, while the Primary and Secondary curricula align with the English National Curriculum, leading to GCSE/IGCSE options, and the Sixth Form (Years 12–13) offers A-Level or BTEC pathways.	Stages Raffles World Academy is an independent IB World School offering KG to G12 (pre-school through Year 13). The IB continuum runs from the Primary Years Programme (PYP) up to Grade 5, the Middle Years Programme (MYP) for Grades 6–10, and the Diploma Programme (DP) plus Career-related Programme (CP) for Grades 11–12.
School type	School type The school is co-educational. It operates as a day school.	School type RWA is an independent, co-educational school. It operates as a day school with an IB World School continuum.
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix RIS represents students from more than 80 nationalities. The most common nationalities and the local-to-international pupil ratio are not publicly disclosed.	Pupil nationality mix The school has over 1,900 students representing more than 100 nationalities. The most represented nationalities and the local-to-international ratio are not published by the school.
Additional learning support	Additional learning support RIS provides English as a Second Language support and is described as fully inclusive, with provisions to accommodate different learning needs and styles.	Additional learning support RWA has a dedicated Learning Support team that can meet the needs of students with mild to moderate learning difficulties and those who are gifted and talented.
Country affiliation	Country affiliation The curriculum follows the English National Curriculum and UAE MOE Arabic and Islamic Education; RIS is accredited by UK bodies including the British Schools Overseas (BSO) and British Schools in the Middle East (BSME).	Country affiliation There is no formal country affiliation listed for Raffles World Academy.
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation There is no explicit religious affiliation. UAE Arabic and Islamic Education are included as part of the UAE curriculum requirements, not as a school denomination.	Religious affiliation There is no official religious affiliation stated; the campus provides prayer rooms to accommodate spiritual practices if needed.
School day structure	School day structure School timings are 7:30 am to 3:00 pm from Monday to Thursday, and 7:30 am to 12:00 pm on Fridays.	School day structure School timings are Monday to Thursday from 7:30 am to 3:30 pm, and Friday from 7:30 am to 1:00 pm. The school is closed on Saturdays and Sundays.
Bus service details	Bus service details A bus service is provided by Arab Falcon Bus Rental LLC. Buses are equipped with seat belts, and safety procedures are followed for the collection and delivery of students to and from RIS.	Bus service details Raffles World Academy contracts Arab Falcon Bus Rental LLC for transport. Seats are allocated on existing buses and depend on route availability; requests are managed by the school Transport Office.
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Application & assessment fees - Assessment test fee: AED 525 (including 5% VAT; non-refundable and payable at the time of assessment). - Registration fee for new students: 10% of the applicable annual tuition (non-refundable but adjustable against Term 1 fee once admission is confirmed). Specific registration amounts are shown with the new-student fee schedule below. - Re‑registration fee for returning students: 5% of the annual tuition (non-refundable but adjustable against Term 1 fee). Specific re‑registration amounts are shown with the existing‑student fee schedule below. Tuition fees — existing students (2025–2026 academic year, amounts in AED) - FS1 (age 3): Annual fee AED 34,055; Term 1 balance AED 13,621; Term 2 AED 10,217; Term 3 AED 10,217; Re‑registration fee: not applicable for FS1. - FS2 (age 4–5): Annual fee AED 34,055; Re‑registration fee AED 1,705; Term 1 balance AED 11,916; Term 2 AED 10,217; Term 3 AED 10,217. - Year 1 (age 5–6): Annual fee AED 42,092; Re‑registration fee AED 2,105; Term 1 balance AED 14,731; Term 2 AED 12,628; Term 3 AED 12,628. - Year 2 (age 6–7): Annual fee AED 54,080; Re‑registration fee AED 2,705; Term 1 balance AED 18,927; Term 2 AED 16,224; Term 3 AED 16,224. - Year 3 (age 7–8): Annual fee AED 54,080; Re‑registration fee AED 2,705; Term 1 balance AED 18,927; Term 2 AED 16,224; Term 3 AED 16,224. - Year 4 (age 8–9): Annual fee AED 54,488; Re‑registration fee AED 2,725; Term 1 balance AED 19,071; Term 2 AED 16,346; Term 3 AED 16,346. - Year 5 (age 9–10): Applicable annual fee AED 63,881 (KHDA approved shown higher); Re‑registration fee AED 3,195; Term 1 balance AED 22,358; Term 2 AED 19,164; Term 3 AED 19,164. - Year 6 (age 10–11): Applicable annual fee AED 63,881; Re‑registration fee AED 3,195; Term 1 balance AED 22,358; Term 2 AED 19,164; Term 3 AED 19,164. - Year 7 (age 11–12): Applicable annual fee AED 64,950; Re‑registration fee AED 3,250; Term 1 balance AED 22,730; Term 2 AED 19,485; Term 3 AED 19,485. - Year 8 (age 12–13): Applicable annual fee AED 72,269; Re‑registration fee AED 3,615; Term 1 balance AED 25,292; Term 2 AED 21,681; Term 3 AED 21,681. - Year 9 (age 13–14): Applicable annual fee AED 72,269; Re‑registration fee AED 3,615; Term 1 balance AED 25,292; Term 2 AED 21,681; Term 3 AED 21,681. - Year 10 (age 14–15): Applicable annual fee AED 72,269; Re‑registration fee AED 3,615; Term 1 balance AED 25,292; Term 2 AED 21,681; Term 3 AED 21,681. - Year 11 (age 15–16): Applicable annual fee AED 76,619; Re‑registration fee AED 3,830; Term 1 balance AED 26,817; Term 2 AED 22,986; Term 3 AED 22,986. - Year 12 (age 16–17): Applicable annual fee AED 86,815; Re‑registration fee AED 4,340; Term 1 balance AED 30,385; Term 2 AED 26,045; Term 3 AED 26,045. - Year 13 (age 17–18): Applicable annual fee AED 86,815; Re‑registration fee AED 4,340; Term 1 balance AED 30,385; Term 2 AED 26,045; Term 3 AED 26,045. Tuition fees — new students (2025–2026 academic year, amounts in AED) - FS1 (age 3): Annual fee AED 34,055; Registration fee AED 3,405; Term 1 balance AED 10,216; Term 2 AED 10,217; Term 3 AED 10,217. - FS2 (age 4–5): Annual fee AED 34,055; Registration fee AED 3,405; Term 1 balance AED 10,216; Term 2 AED 10,217; Term 3 AED 10,217. - Year 1 (age 5–6): Annual fee AED 42,092; Registration fee AED 4,210; Term 1 balance AED 12,626; Term 2 AED 12,628; Term 3 AED 12,628. - Year 2 (age 6–7): Annual fee AED 54,080; Registration fee AED 5,410; Term 1 balance AED 16,222; Term 2 AED 16,224; Term 3 AED 16,224. - Year 3 (age 7–8): Annual fee AED 54,080; Registration fee AED 5,410; Term 1 balance AED 16,222; Term 2 AED 16,224; Term 3 AED 16,224. - Year 4 (age 8–9): Annual fee AED 54,488; Registration fee AED 5,450; Term 1 balance AED 16,346; Term 2 AED 16,346; Term 3 AED 16,346. - Year 5 (age 9–10): Applicable annual fee AED 63,881; Registration fee AED 6,390; Term 1 balance AED 19,163; Term 2 AED 19,164; Term 3 AED 19,164. - Year 6 (age 10–11): Applicable annual fee AED 63,881; Registration fee AED 6,390; Term 1 balance AED 19,163; Term 2 AED 19,164; Term 3 AED 19,164. - Year 7 (age 11–12): Applicable annual fee AED 64,950; Registration fee AED 6,495; Term 1 balance AED 19,485; Term 2 AED 19,485; Term 3 AED 19,485. - Year 8 (age 12–13): Applicable annual fee AED 72,269; Registration fee AED 7,225; Term 1 balance AED 21,682; Term 2 AED 21,681; Term 3 AED 21,681. - Year 9 (age 13–14): Applicable annual fee AED 72,269; Registration fee AED 7,225; Term 1 balance AED 21,682; Term 2 AED 21,681; Term 3 AED 21,681. - Year 10 (age 14–15): Applicable annual fee AED 72,269; Registration fee AED 7,225; Term 1 balance AED 21,682; Term 2 AED 21,681; Term 3 AED 21,681. - Year 11 (age 15–16): Applicable annual fee AED 76,619; Registration fee AED 7,660; Term 1 balance AED 22,987; Term 2 AED 22,986; Term 3 AED 22,986. - Year 12 (age 16–17): Applicable annual fee AED 86,815; Registration fee AED 8,680; Term 1 balance AED 26,045; Term 2 AED 26,045; Term 3 AED 26,045. - Year 13 (age 17–18): Applicable annual fee AED 86,815; Registration fee AED 8,680; Term 1 balance AED 26,045; Term 2 AED 26,045; Term 3 AED 26,045. Billing schedule and payment terms - The academic year is divided into three Terms: Term 1 (September–December), Term 2 (January–March) and Term 3 (April–June). Payment due dates for the 2025–2026 fee schedules are shown on the schedules and include: Re‑registration date and Term payment dates (examples shown for 2025–2026: re‑registration payable 4 April 2025; Term 1 payable 22 August 2025; Term 2 payable 5 January 2026; Term 3 payable 27 March 2026). - Payment may be made in full or by term. Parents may provide two dated cheques (one per term) or pay by bank transfer, cash or credit card; bank transfers must include student details and remittance evidence should be sent to accounts@rafflesis.com to enable timely reconciliation. Dishonoured cheques incur an administration fee of AED 200 and the school may suspend attendance for unpaid fees. - For mid‑year admissions the school calculates fees pro rata: attending less than two weeks = one month's fee payable; more than two weeks but less than one month = two months' fee payable; attending more than one month in a term = full term fee payable. One month's fee is calculated as annual fee divided by ten. Boarding fees - Boarding is not listed as an offering or fee at Raffles International School (Umm Suqeim). No boarding fees appear in the published fee schedules for RIS; fees shown are for day‑school tuition and associated services. Other costs and commonly payable extras - Stationery and educational materials. - School uniform, team kits and sporting attire. - External examination fees (IGCSE/A‑level/BTEC exam entry). - Meals/cafeteria charges. - Transportation (school bus) charges. - Educational visits, voluntary excursions or tournament participation (charged case by case). - Replacement student ID cards and incidental sundries. - Textbooks for secondary pupils may be purchased from the school at cost price; parents may also buy externally but students must own all specified books. - Insurance: parents are advised to maintain health, accident and liability insurance for their children; insurance costs are not included in tuition. Refund information (key points) - Registration and re‑registration fees are non‑refundable; these fees may be adjusted against Term 1 fees when admission is confirmed but cannot be carried forward or used for a sibling. - If a family withdraws a student who has already presented term cheques for the new academic year, written notice must be received by the Admissions Office no later than the first day of the Term to permit refund calculations. Refunds for students who leave during a term are calculated pro rata by the school's published refund policy: less than two weeks' attendance = one month's fee payable and remainder refunded; more than two weeks but less than one month = two months' fee payable and remainder refunded; more than one month = full term fee payable. Refunds are calculated from the start of the term to the formal withdrawal request date, and 30 days' written notice is required to prepare documentation and refunds. Registration/re‑registration fee, educational materials fee, uniform and sundry items listed in Schedule C are not refundable. Fee payment options and banking details (as published) - Zenda online payment / Zenda app (school payment portal). - Bank transfer to the school (published account): Account Name: Raffles International School LLC; Account No. 019000004615; IBAN AE720330000019000004615; Swift/BIC BOMLAEADXXX; Bank: Mashreq Bank, Branch: DIC, Dubai, UAE. Parents are requested to include the child's ID, name and school name on transfer and to send remittance advice to accounts@rafflesis.com. - Cheque payable to Raffles International School LLC (cheques accepted in person; post‑dated cheques accepted for Term 2 & Term 3). - Credit card payments at school premises. - Cash payments (receipt to be collected). Discounts - Sibling discounts are published: 5% for the second and third child; 10% for the fourth child; 15% for the fifth child; 20% for the sixth child onwards.	Fee details Fees summary — Academic year 2025–2026 Application / Admission and re-registration fees - New students: Assessment Test Fee AED 525 (including 5% VAT), non-refundable. Registration Fee is 10% of the annual tuition (non-refundable but adjustable against Term 1 fee once admission is confirmed). - Returning (existing) students: Re-registration fee is 5% of the applicable annual tuition (non-refundable but adjustable against Term 1 fee). Re-enrolment fees are up to 5% of tuition or AED 500 (whichever is higher). Tuition fees — Schedule A (Existing students) — full detail per year group and term (amounts in AED) - Pre KG (age 3–4): Applicable annual fee AED 33,544 — Re-registration Fee: - — Term 1 (balance) AED 13,418 — Term 2 AED 10,063 — Term 3 AED 10,063. - KG1 (age 4–5): Applicable annual fee AED 33,544 — Re-registration Fee AED 1,675 — Term 1 (balance) AED 11,743 — Term 2 AED 10,063 — Term 3 AED 10,063. - KG2 (age 5–6): Applicable annual fee AED 40,253 — Re-registration Fee AED 2,015 — Term 1 (balance) AED 14,086 — Term 2 AED 12,076 — Term 3 AED 12,076. - Grade 1 (age 6–7): Applicable annual fee AED 53,270 — Re-registration Fee AED 2,665 — Term 1 (balance) AED 18,643 — Term 2 AED 15,981 — Term 3 AED 15,981. - Grade 2 (age 7–8): Applicable annual fee AED 53,270 — Re-registration Fee AED 2,665 — Term 1 (balance) AED 18,643 — Term 2 AED 15,981 — Term 3 AED 15,981. - Grade 3 (age 8–9): Applicable annual fee AED 53,671 — Re-registration Fee AED 2,685 — Term 1 (balance) AED 18,784 — Term 2 AED 16,101 — Term 3 AED 16,101. - Grade 4 (age 9–10): Applicable annual fee AED 64,405 — Re-registration Fee AED 3,220 — Term 1 (balance) AED 22,541 — Term 2 AED 19,322 — Term 3 AED 19,322. - Grade 5 (age 10–11): Applicable annual fee AED 64,405 — Re-registration Fee AED 3,220 — Term 1 (balance) AED 22,541 — Term 2 AED 19,322 — Term 3 AED 19,322. - Grade 6 (age 11–12): Applicable annual fee AED 64,807 — Re-registration Fee AED 3,240 — Term 1 (balance) AED 22,683 — Term 2 AED 19,442 — Term 3 AED 19,442. - Grade 7 (age 12–13): Applicable annual fee AED 72,188 — Re-registration Fee AED 3,610 — Term 1 (balance) AED 25,266 — Term 2 AED 21,656 — Term 3 AED 21,656. - Grade 8 (age 13–14): Applicable annual fee AED 72,188 — Re-registration Fee AED 3,610 — Term 1 (balance) AED 25,266 — Term 2 AED 21,656 — Term 3 AED 21,656. - Grade 9 (age 14–15): Applicable annual fee AED 72,188 — Re-registration Fee AED 3,610 — Term 1 (balance) AED 25,266 — Term 2 AED 21,656 — Term 3 AED 21,656. - Grade 10 (age 15–16): Applicable annual fee AED 78,488 — Re-registration Fee AED 3,925 — Term 1 (balance) AED 27,471 — Term 2 AED 23,546 — Term 3 AED 23,546. - Grade 11 (age 16–17): Applicable annual fee AED 87,990 — Re-registration Fee AED 4,400 — Term 1 (balance) AED 30,796 — Term 2 AED 26,397 — Term 3 AED 26,397. - Grade 12 (age 17–18): Applicable annual fee AED 87,990 — Re-registration Fee AED 4,400 — Term 1 (balance) AED 30,796 — Term 2 AED 26,397 — Term 3 AED 26,397. Tuition fees — Schedule B (New students joining in 2025–2026) — full detail per year group and term (amounts in AED) - Pre KG (age 3–4): Applicable annual fee AED 33,544 — Registration Fee AED 3,355 — Term 1 AED 10,063 — Term 2 AED 10,063 — Term 3 AED 10,063. - KG1 (age 4–5): Applicable annual fee AED 33,544 — Registration Fee AED 3,355 — Term 1 AED 10,063 — Term 2 AED 10,063 — Term 3 AED 10,063. - KG2 (age 5–6): Applicable annual fee AED 40,253 — Registration Fee AED 4,025 — Term 1 AED 12,076 — Term 2 AED 12,076 — Term 3 AED 12,076. - Grade 1 (age 6–7): Applicable annual fee AED 53,270 — Registration Fee AED 5,325 — Term 1 AED 15,983 — Term 2 AED 15,981 — Term 3 AED 15,981. - Grade 2 (age 7–8): Applicable annual fee AED 53,270 — Registration Fee AED 5,325 — Term 1 AED 15,983 — Term 2 AED 15,981 — Term 3 AED 15,981. - Grade 3 (age 8–9): Applicable annual fee AED 53,671 — Registration Fee AED 5,365 — Term 1 AED 16,104 — Term 2 AED 16,101 — Term 3 AED 16,101. - Grade 4 (age 9–10): Applicable annual fee AED 64,405 — Registration Fee AED 6,440 — Term 1 AED 19,321 — Term 2 AED 19,322 — Term 3 AED 19,322. - Grade 5 (age 10–11): Applicable annual fee AED 64,405 — Registration Fee AED 6,440 — Term 1 AED 19,321 — Term 2 AED 19,322 — Term 3 AED 19,322. - Grade 6 (age 11–12): Applicable annual fee AED 64,807 — Registration Fee AED 6,480 — Term 1 AED 19,443 — Term 2 AED 19,442 — Term 3 AED 19,442. - Grade 7 (age 12–13): Applicable annual fee AED 72,188 — Registration Fee AED 7,220 — Term 1 AED 21,656 — Term 2 AED 21,656 — Term 3 AED 21,656. - Grade 8 (age 13–14): Applicable annual fee AED 72,188 — Registration Fee AED 7,220 — Term 1 AED 21,656 — Term 2 AED 21,656 — Term 3 AED 21,656. - Grade 9 (age 14–15): Applicable annual fee AED 72,188 — Registration Fee AED 7,220 — Term 1 AED 21,656 — Term 2 AED 21,656 — Term 3 AED 21,656. - Grade 10 (age 15–16): Applicable annual fee AED 78,488 — Registration Fee AED 7,850 — Term 1 AED 23,546 — Term 2 AED 23,546 — Term 3 AED 23,546. - Grade 11 (age 16–17): Applicable annual fee AED 87,990 — Registration Fee AED 8,800 — Term 1 AED 26,396 — Term 2 AED 26,397 — Term 3 AED 26,397. - Grade 12 (age 17–18): Applicable annual fee AED 87,990 — Registration Fee AED 8,800 — Term 1 AED 26,396 — Term 2 AED 26,397 — Term 3 AED 26,397. Billing schedule and payment terms - Term due dates for the 2025–2026 academic year: Re-registration / Registration fees payable by 4 April 2025; Term 1 balance payable 22 August 2025; Term 2 payable 5 January 2026; Term 3 payable 27 March 2026. The academic year is divided into three terms (Term 1: September–December; Term 2: January–March; Term 3: April–June). - Payment options: online payments via Zenda (school-registered mobile number/email), bank transfer (Account Name: Raffles World Academy; Account No: 019000016092; IBAN: AE110330000019000016092; SWIFT: BOMLAEADXXX; Bank: Mashreq Bank, Branch DIC, Dubai, UAE; PO Box 500287), cheque (payable to Raffles World Academy; post-dated cheques for Term 2 & Term 3 accepted), credit card at school premises, or cash (receipt issued). For bank transfers, include child's ID, name and school name and send remittance to rwaaccounts@rwadubai.com. - Accepted payment patterns: payment for the full academic year in advance, or payment by three cheques dated for the 1st day of each term (or earlier). Bank transfer, cash or credit card payments for a whole term must be received no later than the 1st day of the term. Post-dated cheques are accepted for Term 2 and Term 3. A dishonoured cheque administration fee of AED 200 applies. - Mid-year / late enrolment billing: mid-year starters may be charged the full year's fees if a place is reserved from the start of the academic year; otherwise pro-rata term/month calculations apply (one month's fee, two months' fee or full term fee depending on duration attended). One month's fee is calculated as annual tuition divided by 10. Boarding fees - Boarding is not applicable; no boarding fees are listed in the 2025–2026 fee schedules or fact sheet. Raffles World Academy operates as a day school. Other costs and typical additional charges - Stationery and required education supplies (can be purchased from the school or externally). Uniforms: AED 800 to AED 3,000 (approximate range). School ID card replacement: AED 100. Optional services and ranges: Transport AED 9,000–10,000; Co-curricular / extracurricular activities AED 100–15,000; School trips AED 50–22,000; Club activities AED 1,000–8,000; Enrichment activities AED 500–9,000; Canteen/local trip costs vary. Textbooks for secondary students are available from the school at cost price; ownership of specified books is mandatory. Some items (uniforms, third-party items) are subject to suppliers' terms and refund policies. Refund information and conditions - Registration and re-registration fees are non-refundable but will be adjusted against Term 1 fees if admission is confirmed; these fees cannot be carried forward to the next term or adjusted toward a sibling's fees. - Refunds for tuition already paid are calculated based on the duration of attendance in the term in which the student leaves: less than two weeks — one month's fee payable and remainder refunded; more than two weeks but less than one month — two months' fee payable and remainder refunded; more than one month in a term — full term fee payable. One month's fee is based on the annual fee divided by ten. Refunds are calculated from the start of the term to the date of formal withdrawal (withdrawal notice must be given in writing). A minimum 30 days' written notice of withdrawal is required to process applicable refunds. Certain items (registration/re-registration fee, educational materials fee, uniforms and other sundry expenses listed in Schedule C) are not subject to refund. Fee discounts and concessions - Sibling discounts: 5% for the second and third child, 10% for the fourth child, 15% for the fifth child and 20% for the sixth child onwards. Additional discounts may apply for employees, corporate arrangements, early payment, scholarships and Emirati students as per the fee fact sheet. Important notes - The school was granted a tuition increase of 2.35% for 2025–2026 under the KHDA school fee framework; the applicable annual fee values above reflect the 2025–2026 schedules. Expected term dates and exact start/finish dates are set by the school calendar for the academic year.
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Curriculum details	Curriculum details Raffles International School Dubai follows the National Curriculum for England across all year groups, with Early Years (Nursery, FS1 and FS2) taught under the UK EYFS framework. The Primary years (Years 1–6) use the England NC, supplemented by the UAE Ministry of Education for Arabic and Islamic Education; from Year 3 Mandarin or French are available, Arabic is mandatory from Foundation, and EAL support starts from Year 1. In Secondary (Years 7–11), students continue the England NC at KS3 leading to GCSE/IGCSE options, with English, Mathematics and Science compulsory and Arabic required for Arab students; a wide range of electives is offered, including Art & Design, Business Studies, Computer Science, Economics, French, ICT, Mandarin, Music, PE, Spanish and various BTEC Level 2 subjects. Sixth Form (Years 12–13) provides 3–4 A Levels or a single BTEC Level 3 option, both over two years, with the possibility to take the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ). The GCSE/IGCSE approach emphasises learner-centred, enquiry-based learning to prepare students for higher education and international opportunities.	Curriculum details Raffles World Academy is an IB World School in Dubai offering a continuum from kindergarten through Year 13, with a hybrid curriculum that takes the best from IB examinations. The Early Years (Pre-KG to KG2) follow the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) alongside the EYFS, with learning through inquiry and play. Primary (Grades 1–5) delivers the IB PYP, covering core subjects such as language, mathematics, social studies, science, ICT and the arts, and using cross-curricular themes linked to the UK National Curriculum. Middle Years Programme (Grades 6–10) implements the IB MYP as part of the IB continuum. Upper secondary (Grades 11–12) provides the IB Diploma Programme with DP courses and examinations typically held in May. The language of instruction is English, and a Mother Tongue programme supports additional languages including Russian, French, Italian, Hindi and German.
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Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions RIS Dubai admissions intake is primarily in September, but spaces may be available throughout the year depending on capacity. To begin the process, complete the Online Application Form. An assessment/interview for FS1 to Year 13 is conducted 9:00 am to 11:00 am, Monday to Thursday, by appointment only. There is a non-refundable AED 525 assessment fee payable on the day of the assessment. After the assessment, a senior academic team member reviews the results and prior school reports; a formal offer letter is issued within 2 working days and is valid for five days from receipt. If no place is available at the time of application, the child is placed on a waiting list and notified when a place becomes available. The Admissions Office is open Monday to Friday from 7:30 am to 3:30 pm on site.	Admissions Raffles World Academy is a 12-grade IB World School offering KG to G12 (pre-school to Year 13). It provides the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) up to Grade 5 (Year 6), the IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) in Grade 6–10 (Years 7–11) and the IB Diploma Programme in Grade 11–12 (Year 12–13) with a hybrid curriculum drawing from IB examinations. The main admissions intake is at the start of the academic year in September, and admissions are ongoing throughout the year depending on places. RWA is a 12-grade system and is part of the Innoventures Education family. An Admissions Policy & Admissions Procedures document is available. The school hours are Monday–Thursday 7:30 am to 3:30 pm and Friday 7:30 am to 1:00 pm, with Ramadan timings applying.
Scholarships	Scholarships The ACES Scholarship Programme provides merit-based scholarships across three categories: Sports, Academic and Co-curricular, and Emirati Distinction. It is open to students from Year 5 to Year 13 for the next academic year and is awarded as a percentage of KHDA approved annual school fees, up to 20%. The closing date for applications is July 1 each year, and successful applicants are informed at the start of term one of the following academic year. The scholarship may include tailored internships, targeted academic mentorship, personalized performance pathways, and student leadership opportunities.	Scholarships Sports scholarships are offered. Eligibility requires representing one's country, region or city in a sport; demonstrating outstanding ability, dedication and potential; representing the school; making a significant contribution to the sport; and meeting targeted academic targets. Returning students may apply between June 1 and June 20 for the next academic year; new students may apply alongside the admission application. Applications are evaluated by a scholarship panel; awardees sign the Terms and Conditions of the Scholarship, the Letter of Agreement and the Code of Conduct, with an annual renewal process. A limited number of scholarships are available in categories including international athletes, inter-Emirate level athletes, or individuals recommended by a coach or organization; the scholarship is a percentage discount of tuition. Applications are submitted via the online IVEI Sports Scholarship Application Form and email sports@innoventureseducation.com with attachments (full school reports for the last two years and two letter of references). Deadline details for 2025–2026 cycle: 25 May 2025 / 20 June 2025.
Waitlist	Waitlist If there are no places available, the student is placed on a waiting list and notified when a place becomes available.	Waitlist —
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